Which of the Following was Part of the Vital Force

Question

Which of the following was part of the vital force theory?
A) The compounds found in living things are just like those found in the non-living world.
B) The compounds found in living things are interesting, but can easily be produced in the laboratory.
C) The compounds found in living things can not be produced in the laboratory.

Accepted Answer

The vital force theory asserts that living organisms are different from non-living things because they possess a "vital force" or "life force" that cannot be replicated in non-living materials. One of the main arguments used to support this theory was the incorrect belief that the compounds found in living things could not be produced in the laboratory, which is represented by choice C.